XII. Course Descriptions
Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Environmental Sciences.
The program in Environmental Sciences is interdisciplinary, involving courses from several different departments. See the B.Sc.(Env.) program information in Section X--Undergraduate Degree Programs.
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ENVS*1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences F (3-2) [0.50]
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| The development of environmental science as an integrative, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and resolving environmental problems. An environmental science problem-solving framework is applied to a series of case studies reflecting the diversity of contemporary environmental issues. |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the B.Sc. (Env.) program. |
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ENVS*3100 Internship/Externship in Environmental Sciences S,F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| This is a student initiated experiential learning opportunity to be undertaken either on or off campus, and developed in consultation with the Associate Dean's Office (Faculty of Environmental Sciences). Details of the proposed activites will be outlined in a learning contract inititated by the student and agreed by the Associate Dean and an appointed project advisor prior to the commencement of the work experience. The supervisor will also provide a description of the project and/or the work experience. The course is designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. (Env.) students. (This is not available to students in the B.Sc. (Env.) Co-op program.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits including ENVS*2010
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
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ENVS*4011/2 Colloquium/Project in Environmental Sciences F-W [0.50]
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| The course permits the student the opportunity to integrate both the skills and knowledge acquired in earlier courses through application to current environmental problems and issues. Group research problems and exposure to critical environmental policy issues will form the core elements of the course. Students must be registered and attend preliminary organizational meetings scheduled in the Fall semester. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must select ENVS*4011 in the Fall semester and ENVS*4012 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to ENVS*4011 until ENVS*4012 is completed. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
ENVS*2010 and registration in semester 7 or 8 of the B.Sc.(Env.) degree program |
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ENVS*4220 Environmental Impact Assessment W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course examines environmental impact assessment (EIA) from philosophical, methodological and institutional perspectives. The evolution of EIA in Canada will be the focus. Case studies illustrating major issues and applications will be presented at a variety of geographical scales. The preparation and presentation of a research project is an integral component. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
15.00 credits including (1 of BIOL*2010, BIOL*2060, BIOL*3110), (POLS*3370 or ZOO*4050, where ZOO*4050 may be taken concurrently) |
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ENVS*4500 International Environmental Field Course F (0-6) [0.50]
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| An interdisciplinary field course to be held overseas. The course will include a common curriculum for all students, dealing with the historical, geographical, cultural and biological aspects of the location. Students will also undertake a project which would normally relate to their own specific interest. Formal instruction on the common core element of the course will be given either by Guelph faculty and/or by faculty from the host country. Each student will submit both a paper developed from the general core of the course and also a project report. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
12.50 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Approval of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences. |
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